Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Freedom24 vs Libertex
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Freedom24 | Libertex ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | €0Lower | €100 |
| Stock trade fee | €2 | €0Lower |
| Inactivity fee | €0 | $5 |
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, Options, Bonds | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Options, Crypto, Bonds, MetalsCovers more |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | EUR 7 per withdrawal | Withdrawal fees depend on payment method |
| Platforms | Freedom24 App, Freedom24 Web | Libertex, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 |
| Account fee | €0 | Not confirmed |
| Retail accounts that lose money | Not confirmed | 83% |
| Currency conversion fee | 0.005% | Not confirmed |
| Options contract fee | $0.65 | Not confirmed |
| Maximum retail leverage | Not confirmed | 1:30 |
Same on both: Regulators (CySEC), Investor protection (EU ICS up to EUR 20,000).
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Key differences
- Libertex scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.9.
- Founded is lower at Libertex: 1997 vs 2013.
- Minimum deposit is lower at Freedom24: €0 vs €100.
- Stock trade fee is lower at Libertex: €0 vs €2.
- Markets: only Libertex offers Forex, CFDs, Crypto.
- Platforms: only Freedom24 offers Freedom24 App, Freedom24 Web.
- Platforms: only Libertex offers Libertex, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5.
- Features: only Freedom24 offers Options.
- Features: only Libertex offers Crypto, Demo account.
Our verdict on each
Freedom24
Freedom24 suits European investors who want stocks, ETFs, options and bonds under one CySEC-regulated roof, and who would rather not pay an annual account charge of €0. A euro minimum deposit of €0 keeps entry easy, while per-deal trading costs make it a better fit for occasional buyers than for frequent traders.
Libertex
Libertex suits EU traders who want forex, CFDs, options, crypto and share dealing under a single Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission licence. Stock trades cost €0 on a commission free pricing model, and client protection is stated as EU ICS up to EUR 20,000.
Score breakdown
| Area | Freedom24 | Libertex |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2HigherCost is middling: account fee €0 and minimum deposit €0 are nil, but €2 per deal is high against the €0 median. | 8.9Stock trade fee ranks 1 of 161, while the minimum deposit of €100 is high for a first payment. |
| Offer | 8.9 | 9.6Higher |
| Trust | 8.7 | 9.0Higher |
Side by side, item by item
| Markets | Freedom24 | Libertex |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | Yes | Yes |
| ETFs | Yes | Yes |
| Forex | No | Yes |
| CFDs | No | Yes |
| Options | Yes | Yes |
| Crypto | No | Yes |
| Bonds | Yes | Yes |
| Metals | No | Yes |
How they place
| Ranking | Freedom24 | Libertex |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 161 of 471 | 117 of 471 |
| Options trading platforms | 57 of 103 | 41 of 103 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Freedom24 | Libertex |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Options, Mobile app | Crypto, Mobile app, Demo account |
| Pricing model | Not confirmed | Commission free |
| Legal entity | Freedom Finance Europe Ltd | Indication Investments Ltd |
| Headquarters | Cyprus | Cyprus |
| Founded | 2013 | 1997Lower |
| Support channels | Not confirmed | Email, Chat, Phone |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Freedom24 | Libertex | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | €0below the median | €100highest quarter | €1 |
| Stock trade fee | €2above the median | €0below the median | €1 |
| Account fee | €0at the median | Not confirmed | €0 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | Not confirmed | 83%highest quarter | 72.05% |
| Currency conversion fee | 0.005%lowest quarter | Not confirmed | 0.45% |
| Options contract fee | $0.65above the median | Not confirmed | $0.625 |
Median across 52 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
Freedom24
Pros
- Account fee €0 and inactivity fee €0 leave the cost of holding an account at nil.
- A minimum deposit of €0 sits well under the €6.17 median for stock brokers.
- A single account covers stocks, etfs and options, so an ETF, a bond and an option sit together.
Cons
- A stock trade fee of €2 ranks 126 of 161 on the site, well behind the field.
- Withdrawals cost EUR 7 per withdrawal each.
- Currency conversion is charged at 0.005% on positions held outside the euro.
Libertex
Pros
- Stock trades cost €0 under a commission free pricing model
- Markets span stocks, etfs and forex under one regulated entity
- Retail leverage of 1:30 is available for EU clients
Cons
- The minimum deposit of €100 is high next to the brands compared here
- An inactivity fee of $5 applies to dormant accounts
- Retail accounts that lose money run at 83%
Who each suits
Freedom24
Who it suits
- Investors who want stocks, etfs and options in one account with an account fee of €0.
- Savers who prefer a euro starting point of €0 and a firm authorised in Cyprus under 275/15.
- People who trade from a phone as well as a browser, since Freedom24 App and Freedom24 Web lists the Freedom24 App and web platform.
Who should look elsewhere
- eToro, if the cost of each trade decides it, because its stock trade fee is $0.
- Vantage, if you would rather start with a deposit of $5 than fund the account from the first unit.
Libertex
Who it suits
- Traders who want forex, CFDs, options, crypto and shares in a single account
- MetaTrader users who prefer a familiar charting platform
- EU clients who value CySEC oversight and Investor Compensation Scheme cover
Who should look elsewhere
- CFD traders who want a lower entry point, since CFI opens accounts from $0 against €100 here
- Savers who leave balances untouched, because an inactivity fee of $5 applies
- Anyone who needs no cap on retail leverage, since retail leverage stops at 1:30
Questions about each
Freedom24
What does a trade cost at Freedom24?+
A stock trade costs €2, with options at $0.65 per contract and currency conversion at 0.005%. That per-deal cost is the number to weigh, since the account fee of €0 adds nothing to it.
Is there an account fee or an inactivity charge?+
The account fee is €0 and the inactivity fee is €0. Both rank 1 on the site, so an unused account does not start costing money. That suits investors who top up in small amounts rather than trading often.
Libertex
What does it cost to trade stocks at Libertex?+
Stock trades are charged at €0 and the pricing model is commission free, so no separate dealing commission is added on top. Withdrawal costs also matter, since Withdrawal fees depend on payment method and the method you choose sets the amount.
What is the minimum deposit to open an account?+
The minimum deposit is €100, which sits above what most of the field asks for a first payment. CFI opens accounts from $0 and Vantage from $5, so anyone starting with a smaller sum is better served elsewhere.
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